Part Time Instructor

The CFI (Cherokee Film Institute) is hiring part‑time instructors to teach a range of courses designed to train the next generation of film industry professionals. The CFI provides an industry‑standard, unified curriculum, including course structure, syllabus, audio/visual aids, and supplemental materials for instructors to facilitate a professional classroom environment.

Courses will be taught at the Cherokee Film Studios Owasso Campus or other classroom spaces in the greater Tulsa area.

• Interface with managers, employees, consultants, industry professionals, and subject matter experts to understand local workforce needs.
• Facilitate classroom training and deliver course content based on the syllabus, curriculum, and learning outcomes.
• Conduct engaging training sessions that resonate with adult learners.
• Use the CFI learning management system to evaluate and track assignments, post additional resources, maintain attendance records, and support collaboration between instructors and students.
• Identify academically vulnerable students and collaborate with Cherokee Film leadership to support struggling learners.
• Participate in onboarding and mentoring sessions led by CFI staff.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the CFI Program Manager and other staff as needed.
• Teach one or more in‑person classes per cohort at the Cherokee Film Studios or another Tulsa area location in the following content areas:
  • Introduction to the Film and Media Industry
  • Introduction to Cinematography
  • Introduction to Locations
  • Production Office
  • Production Accounting
  • Virtual Production
  • Post‑Production
• Share industry‑related experiences with students.
• Work hours will vary.

• Five or more years of professional experience in the film and media industry with demonstrated expertise in the relevant specialty field (e.g., cinematography, locations, accounting, virtual production).

• Five or more years of professional experience in film and television, aligned with the course taught.
• Full knowledge of industry‑standard safety practices and policies.
• High school diploma.
• Prior teaching experience.
• General knowledge of Native American representation issues in film and media.

• College degree preferred.
• Experience with online learning management systems.
• Union membership(s).